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Tenvir-AF Tablet 30.0 tablets in 1 bottle

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Tenvir-AF Tablet is a product of Cipla Ltd

Composition: Tenofovir Alafenamide (25mg)

Pack of 30 tablet

₹ 1397

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All Details About Tenvir-AF Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Tenvir-AF Tablet

Description:

Tenvir-AF Tablet is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. It prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

Tenvir-AF Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses, and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body. It is important to keep taking them until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.


Ordinary side effects of this medicine include headache, diarrhea, nausea, joint pain, abdominal pain, and indigestion. Please consult your doctor if it persists for a longer duration. These are usually not serious, but tell your doctor if they bother you or do not go away. Limitedly, some people may experience a skin reaction or liver damage. Your doctor will closely monitor you for these in the initial period of treatment.


Earlier taking it, tell your doctor if you have any skin problems or liver or kidney disease. While using it, you may need regular blood tests to check your blood counts and liver function. Avoid drinking alcohol, as it may increase your risk of liver damage. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using this medicine. Do not have unprotected sex or share personal items like razors or toothbrushes if you are HIV positive. Communicate to your doctor about safe ways, like condoms, to prevent HIV transmission during sex.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tenvir-AF Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Tenvir-AF

  • Headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Chubbyigue
  • Abdominal pain
  • Cough
  • Posterior pain
  • Indigestion
  • Joint pain

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Tenvir-AF Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tenvir-AF Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tenvir-AF Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Tenvir-AF Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Tenvir-AF Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tenvir-AF Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tenvir-AF Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Tenvir-AF Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

FAQs:

Does Tenvir-AF Tablet prevent the passing of HIV-1 and HBV to others?

In case of HIV-1 infection, Tenvir-AF Tablet may reduce the risk of passing the virus to others, but the chances of infecting others persist. However, in the case of HBV infection, Tenvir-AF Tablet has not proven to reduce the risk of transmitting the virus to others. Therefore, patients with both HIV-1 infection and HBV infection should practice safe sex and should not share dirty needles.

Is Tenvir-AF Tablet safe?

Tenvir-AF Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

How should I take Tenvir-AF Tablet?

You should take Tenvir-AF Tablet in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Tenvir-AF Tablet works best when taken with meals or just afterwards. However, taking it without food does not reduce its effectiveness. If you have any doubts, consult your doctor.

For how long do I need to take Tenvir-AF Tablet for HBV infection?

Duration of treatment will depend on the severity of HBV infection. You will need to take periodic blood tests to keep a check on the viral load and number of T cells. Your doctor will then decide the duration of the medicine accordingly. In some cases, treatment is required lifelong.

I vomited after taking Tenvir-AF Tablet. What should I do?

If vomiting occurs within 1 hour of taking Tenvir-AF Tablet, then you should take another dose. However, if you vomit more than an hour after taking Tenvir-AF Tablet, then you need not take another dose. Consult your doctor if you have vomiting every time you take Tenvir-AF Tablet or if the vomiting persists for a longer duration.

What should I do if I forget to take Tenvir-AF Tablet?

If you forget to take Tenvir-AF Tablet within 12 hours of the time you usually take it, take Tenvir-AF Tablet with food as soon as possible and resume the normal dosing schedule. However, if it has been more than 12 hours since you took the medicine and it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and simply resume the usual dosing schedule.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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